Wendy McInally, President

I have built a comprehensive portfolio around children and young people with cancer which covers practice, education, and research. I am a widely recognised cancer nursing specialist and have played leading roles in developing and implementing many best practice initiatives. Currently I work for the Open University (OU) as the Associate Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange. The OU is a public research university and the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education and one of the world’s leading universities. As a previous Macmillan Cancer Nurse (UK charity provider for people living with cancer), I have a deep understanding of the ongoing need for professional education and training to support evidence-based care delivery, along with Research, Knowledge Exchange, and Scholarship.  In supporting healthcare professionals caring for people living with and beyond cancer, I strive to encourage the introduction of innovative education, research, and practice initiatives.

 My own areas of interest over the past few years have been around the experiences of teenagers and young people living with melanoma and their significant other.  I was the first nurse in the UK to secure a TYAC Research grant. I have been a member of the CCLG/TYAC  for over 25 years and the Society of International Oncology of Paediatrics (SIOP), and as such I am ideally placed to collaborate with colleagues from across Europe, continuing to develop cancer research, education and practice initiatives. I have been a member of EONS since 2013. During that time, I successfully secured two leadership scholarships and PhD writing retreat through EONS. I became a member of the EWG in November 2018 and Co- Chair December 2020. In January 2021 I became an Executive Board member of EONS and Led the European College for Cancer Nurses though its development and pilot stage.  I have successfully led the e-sessions for nurses delivered by the European School of Oncology (ESO) since 2018, and serve on the advisory board for ESO, regularly meeting with them to discuss and promote cancer education for nurses and other healthcare professionals. I am also a member for Accredited Council Oncology in Europe (ACOE). 

Alex Molasiotis, President-Elect

Professor Alex Molassiotis is Executive Dean of Psychology, Health and Clinical Science at Aston University, Birmingham. An academic leader and clinician-researcher, he brings over 30 years of experience in nursing, cancer care and palliative care across the UK, Europe and Asia.  His research in symptom management and supportive cancer care has informed international clinical guidelines and practice. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Oncology Nursing. Alex is committed to advancing oncology nursing through research, education and collaboration, strengthening the profession’s voice and improving care for people affected by cancer. 

Carlos Fernandez Cargaleiro, Treasurer

Carlos is a cancer nurse with 32 years of clinical experience across Portugal and the United Kingdom. His expertise spans advanced clinical practice, service development, education and multidisciplinary collaboration.  An EONS member since 2014, he served on the Communication Working Group from 2019 to 2025. He has contributed to research and professional development initiatives and presented at national and European cancer nursing events. Carlos is committed to patient-centred care, strengthening the voice of oncology nurses across Europe and supporting EONS’ financial sustainability and transparent governance. 

Constantina Cloconi, Board Secretary

Constantina Cloconi is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Head Nurse of Radiation Oncology and Research at the German Oncology Center in Limassol, Cyprus. She holds an MSc in Oncology Nursing and is a PhD candidate researching multimodal supportive care interventions for cancer-related cachexia. Her expertise spans radiation oncology, symptom management and the integration of research and digital innovation into clinical practice. She also serves as Secretary of the Cyprus Oncology Nursing Sector. Constantina is committed to advancing oncology nursing through education, research and international collaboration, improving supportive care and promoting patient-centred practice.

Matthias Hellberg-Naegele, Board Member

 Matthias has nearly 30 years of continuous professional experience in oncology and haematology nursing. Since 18 years, he is working as a advanced practice nurse, actually in the Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen in Switzerland. He is specialised in outpatient oncology, cellular therapy and multiple myeloma. He has a bachelor’s degree in nursing pedagogy and a master’s degree in nursing science. For over 10 years, he also worked as a lecturer at several German and Swiss universities. His main topics are patient education, symptom management, advanced nursing practice, and occupational safety with cytotoxic drugs. Matthias is co-chair of the education working group.

Stavroula Chante, Board Member

Stavroula is originally from Greece, and she has been working in the NHS for more than 10 years, which has given her insight into different models of healthcare and made her more adaptable to country specific culture and requirements. She currently works as the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse within the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in the UK, which is a pivotal, strategic role that provides expert knowledge and support and involves the responsibility of improving patient outcomes and experiences by providing strong leadership and implementing changes across the cancer services within the organization. She places great importance on diversity, equality, staff well-being and support in all settings. This means for staff to be equally recognised, valued, respected, heard, able to learn and develop. Few of the projects and strategies that she currently works on are to address and subsequently minimise the health inequalities amongst the cancer patient cohort in the West Midlands region; establish a standardised educational approach for the cancer nursing workforce; address cancer workforce challenges and develop initiatives to assist with retention and job satisfaction; foster a culture of research within the cancer nursing community. 

She also works clinically as Haematology Advanced Clinical Practitioner where she can maintain her clinical skills by assessing, reviewing, and performing procedures for haematology patients. She is also involved with academic responsibilities as Senior Lecturer, Module Leader and dissertation supervisor within Oxford Brookes University, providing teaching on haemato-oncology, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. Stavroula is passionate and enthusiastic about empowering the cancer nursing workforce to maximize their potential and ensure that cancer patients receive high quality evidence-based care.  

Remziye Semerci, Board Member

Remziye works as an Associate Professor at Koç University School of Nursing, Türkiye. She has a clinical background and has worked in various academic and research positions since 2014. Remziye completed her PhD focusing on technology-based symptom management in children with cancer. Her main research interests include pediatric oncology, digital health tools, and nurse-led interventions to improve the quality of life for children and families. She has led several national and international research projects and articles. Remziye is actively engaged in international oncology nursing networks and serves as a steering group member within SIOP. She is a member of the Turkish  Oncology Nursing Society, SIOP Nursing Working Group, European Oncology Nursing Society,  and Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group. She is passionate about integrating evidence-based digital innovations into pediatric nursing and advancing the professional development of oncology nurses through education and research. One of the things she is proud of is developing technology-enhanced educational programs to build sustainable nursing capacity in cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gulbeyaz Can, Board Member

Gulbeyaz Can is a Professor of Medical Nursing at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Türkiye, specialising in evidence-based symptom management, supportive and palliative care, and patient education. She has contributed extensively to oncology nursing research, education and clinical standards, including leading national consensus conferences. Her contributions were recognised with the Leman Birol Award in 2005 and the Oncology Nursing Society’s International Award for Contributions in Cancer Care in 2018.

Silvija Piškorjanac, Board Member

Silvija Piškorjanac is a Cancer Nurse Specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience at University Hospital Osijek, Croatia, and a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek. She holds a master’s degree in Nursing Science and is a PhD candidate in Biomedicine and Health. Her expertise focuses on patient education, palliative care and symptom management. She has held senior nursing leadership roles, including within the Croatian Ministry of Health, and contributed to research, scientific publications and nursing textbooks. Silvija is committed to advancing nursing education and equitable professional development opportunities across Europe.